Prologue

Maple's extreme defense build had propelled her into the top ranks of players. With

her friend Sally, she'd founded the Maple Tree guild. Joining them were the great

shielder Chrome, the katana master Kasumi, and a mage named Kanade whose

Akashic Records provided him with random skills.

In due time, they added the crafter Iz as well as the twins, Mai and Yui, who had

extreme builds. As the fourth event loomed, the guild prepared to face whatever

came together. This event would once again speed up the flow of time, pitting guilds

against one another as they fought to defend orbs in their bases or steal them from

their opponents—vying to earn the most points.

Each death would reduce the player's stats, and a fifth death would eliminate them

completely. Maple Tree would have a tough time contending with large guilds that

could leverage the power of numbers.

If they wanted to finish at the top, they'd have to strategize.

"Let's aim for the top ten!" Maple cried.

Her friends cheered as they were wreathed in light.

"We've got this!"

As the world went white, Maple clenched her fists tight.